How to pronounce anthropogenic
Say it like an-thruh-puh-JEN-ik. Anthropogenic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN).
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- an
- thruh
- puh
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropogenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anthropogenic
American and British speakers say anthropogenic in essentially the same way: /ˌænθrəpəˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the US and /ˌænθrəpəˈdʒɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-thruh-puh-JEN-ik.
What does anthropogenic mean?
- Pertaining to the origin of man (anthropogeny).
- Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature.“anthropogenic climate change”
Where does anthropogenic come from?
From anthropo- + -genic.
Words that rhyme with anthropogenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anthropogenic.
Questions about saying anthropogenic
How do you pronounce anthropogenic?
Say an-thruh-puh-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəpəˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəpəˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropogenic?
Anthropogenic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (JEN). Broken into parts: an · thruh · puh · JEN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say anthropogenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænθrəpəˈdʒɛnɪk/ and the British form is /ˌænθrəpəˈdʒɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.